YouTube Checklists empower your SEO Success in 360 Angle to grow your reach, views, and subscribers. This Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Channel’s Visibility shares 06 Major Checklists. I Mention 54 Key Factors for YT Channel and Video Optimization.
During my Deep Research, I would like to recognize Neil Patel’s Free Digital Marketing Training ” YouTube Unlocked “. which encouraged me to add a few missing important factors for the global YouTube Audience.
I will add one more Checklist this Sunday regarding Keyword Research. Furthermore, I will share each factor in detail on my blog YouTube SEO: Complete and Comprehensive Guide.
Warsi YouTube SEO Checklists Include
YouTube Checklists: Channel Customized Branding / Channel Optimization
| Sr# | Task | Frequency | Importance ( 1-5) | Time | Notes |
| 1. | Did you create channel art? | Once | 5 | 2 Hours | Channel Branding |
| 2. | Did you add a channel logo? | Once | 5 | 2 Hours | Channel Branding |
| 3. | Make sure it’s the same avatar on all your platforms | Once | 5 | 5 Min | Channel Branding |
| 4. | Make sure it’s the same User Name on all your platforms | Once | 5 | 5 Min | Channel Branding |
| 5. | Write Optimized Channel Description | Once | 5 | 15 Min | Channel Branding |
| 6. | Add Channel Tags ( Branded & Category ) | Once | 5 | 15 Min | Channel Branding |
| 7. | Include your 05 links in the channel | Once | 5 | 10 Min | Channel Branding |
| 8. | Enable the Watermark Option In Your Channel | Once | 5 | 10 Min | Channel Branding |
| 9. | Add channel trailer introduction video For New Visitors | Once | 5 | 1 Hour | Channel Branding |
| 10. | Add Featured Video In Featured Section For Existing Subscribers | Once a Month | 4 | 10 Min | |
| 11. | Mention Content Schedule on your channel art | Once a Month | 4 | 5 Min |
YouTube Video File Optimization Checklist
| 1 | Create videos 2 to 15 minutes max | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Video File Optimization |
| 2 | Name the video file using the keywords you’re focusing on Instead of Random | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | Video File Optimization |
| 3 | Add metadata to the raw video file through Property Details | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | Video File Optimization |
| 4 | Add secondary keywords as tags to your video | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | Video File Optimization |
| 5 | Add video description in the comments In File Property Details | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | Video File Optimization |
Video Quality Checklist for YouTube Optimization
| 1 | Make sure to check the audio of your video | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 2 | Check the Background Music | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 3 | Include good transitions graphics and titles | Every Video | 3 | 5 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 4 | Include a recap, problem, and solution within your video if applicable | Every Video | 4 | 10 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 5 | Check the sound effects and voiceovers | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 6 | Include a lead for your business in your video | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | Video Quality Audit |
| 7 | Create an outro | Every Video | 4 | 10 Min | Video Quality Audit |
YouTube Checklists: On-Page SEO, On-Page Marketing and Customer Care
| 1 | Write Optimized, Catchy, High CTR, Engagy Title ( 60-70 characters ) | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 2 | Write an Optimized Semantic Description that represents your title ( Minimum 300 Words ) | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 3 | Ask for your viewers to like, comment, and subscribe or some sort of call to action | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 4 | Add Timestamps and Video Chapters | Every Video | 5 | 10 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 5 | Add Downloading Link If Asked In Video Script | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 6 | Add the transcript of your video | Every Video | 5 | 10 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 7 | Add Relevant Long Tail Ranked Tags ( Branded & Category ) 20 | Every Video | 5 | 20 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 8 | Add the Social handles links and website links ( If Any ) in your video | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 9 | Add Relevant Branded and Niche Specific Hashtags (Max: 15)to Increase Visibility | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 10 | Add Thumbnails | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 11 | Add brand colors and brand identity to the video | Every Video | 3 | 2 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 12 | Add category | Every Video | 4 | 2 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 13 | Add end screen | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 14 | Add cards to your videos | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 15 | Feature Playlists Quality Popular Playlists (12 Playlists On Home Tab) | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization | |
| 16 | Like your own video before making it public | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 17 | Pin Comment on your video before making it public | Every Video | 5 | 2 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 18 | Post In Community Tab ( Poll, Quiz, Image, Video ) | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 19 | Post comments on niche-relevant people’s videos | Every Video | 5 | 30 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 20 | Upload a 15 sec video teaser (before the video releases, if applicable) | Every Video | 3 | 15 Min | On-Page Marketing |
| 21 | Add Video In the Relevant playlist | Every Video | 4 | 5 Min | On-Page Optimization |
| 22 | Reply to comments | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Audience Care |
| 23 | Upvote and highlight comments to Pay Attention | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Audience Care |
Image File SEO Checklist
| 1 | Add the main keyword in the name of the thumbnail file | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Image File SEO |
| 2 | Add Secondary Keywords In Thumbnail Properties | Every Video | 5 | 5 Min | Image File SEO |
YouTube Off-Page SEO / Marketing Checklist
| 1 | Email your Targeted list | Every Video | 5 | 15 Min | Off-Page Marketing |
| 2 | Embed your video on your site In Relevant Blogs | Every Video | 5 | 30 Min | Off-Page Marketing |
| 3 | Post it to Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Facebook, Insta, and Threads (Meta) | Every Video | 5 | 2 Hour | Off-Page Marketing ( Social Signal ) |
| 4 | Post your video on Relevant groups | Every Video | 3 | 15 Min | Off-Page Marketing ( Social Signal ) |
| 5 | Post your video on the forums and Communities | Every Video | 5 | 1 Hour | Off-Page Marketing |
| 6 | Create Quality Backlinks | Every Video | 5 | 2 Hour | Off-Page Marketing |
Conclusion
Follow the above comprehensive YouTube checklists, boost your channel’s visibility, and attract more viewers.
Remember, consistency is key.
Regularly implement these strategies to optimize your content, engage with your audience, and drive growth.
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